2024-2025 Soochow University Application Notice for Undergraduate Students

 

University profile

China's first Western-style educational university 

- Founded in 1900 by American missionaries, it is one of the earliest universities in China. 

A Top Comprehensive University in China 

- The university was among the first batch to be selected as one of the '2011 Plan' and 'Double First-class' universities by Ministry of Education. 

A Top Research-Oriented University in China 

-18 disciplines have been listed among the top 1% of ESI. 

-4 disciplines have been listed among the top 1of ESI

A University Speaking Highly of Internationalization 

- Developing cooperation and exchanges with over 200 universities in more than 30 countries or regions. 

The length of undergraduate program is generally 4 – 5 years (6 years for MBBS). Graduates who use Chinese as the language of instruction should reach Chinese Language Proficiency Scales / HSK Level 5 or above. Graduates who use English as the language of instruction should reach Chinese Language Proficiency Scales / HSK Level 4 or above.

 

I. Application requirements 

1. Non-Chinese citizens under 30, who are in good health and holding valid ordinary foreign passports, and applicants under the age of 18 are required to provide guardianship certificates. Please see relevant regulation on: http://www.moe.gov.cn/srcsite/A20/moe_850/202006/t20200609_464159.html

2. High school graduate or equivalent. 

* According to Article 12 [2020] from Ministry of Education, if one or both of the parents are Chinese citizens and live abroad, the child will have foreign nationality at birth, rather than Chinese nationality. or emigrated from China. As a foreign student applicant, shall hold a valid foreign passport or nationality certificate for 4 years or more, and records for living abroad for 2 years or more from April 30, 2018 to April 30, 2022 (the practical residence abroad for 9 months in a year can be considered as one year, subject to entry and exit stamps).

* Residents from Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who apply to study as foreign students at Soochow University after immigrating and acquiring foreign nationality should comply with the above regulations. 

 

II. Available Major

SchoolDept.

Major

Certificate Length

Language

School of Chinese Language and Literature

Chinese Language and Literature (International   students)

4

Chinese

Business School

Economics

4

Chinese

School of Foreign Languages

English

4

Chinese

Translation

4

Chinese

Japanese

4

Chinese

Spanish

4

Chinese

German

4

Chinese

Russian

5

Chinese

French

5

Chinese

School of Education

Applied Psychology

4

Chinese

School of Music

Musical Performance

4

Chinese

School of Arts

Visual Communication Design

4

Chinese

Environment Design

4

Chinese

Production

Weave Material

4

Chinese

Production

Industrial

4

Chinese

Digital Media Arts

4

Chinese

Clothing Design

4

Chinese

Art Design

4

Chinese

School of Communication

Internet and New Media

4

Chinese

College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and   Materials Science

Chemistry

4

Chinese

School of Electronic and Information Engineering

Electronic Science and Technology

4

Chinese

Communication Engineering

4

Chinese

Electronic Information Engineering

4

Chinese

Integrated Circuit Design and Integrated System

4

Chinese

School of Computer Science and Technology

Software Engineering

4

Chinese

Computer Science and Technology

4

Chinese

Golden Mantis School of Architecture

Architectonics

5

Chinese

Urban and Suburban Planning

5

Chinese

Landscape Architecture

4

Chinese

Suzhou Medical College

Clinical Medical MBBS

6

English

Pharmaceutical Science

4

English

 

 

III. Deadline for application 

Batch

Deadline

First Batch

March 30, 2024

Second Batch

May 15, 2024

Third Batch

June 15, 2023

 

IV. Application process 

1. Login to Soochow University International Student Service System at https://suda.17gz.org or https://iaa.suda.edu.cn and fill in the required information (choose ‘self-sponsored’): 

(1) The applicant shall ensure that all information is accurate. 

(2) Applicants should keep the phoneline open and check the online registration system and E-mail regularly. The University will contact the applicants through registered phone number and e-mail based on actual needs. 

2. Upload and submit the following application materials in the system: 

(1) Information page of valid passport (meaning the passport must not expire before September 2024), all visas to China or residence permit pages (if any).

(2) Notarized high-school diploma. Prospective diploma applicant must submit official proof of student status or pre-graduation certificate by their current school. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.

(3) Academic transcripts of high-school. These transcripts shall be issued and sealed by the student management department. They can be in Chinese or English, but must be attached with notarized English translations if they are in foreign languages other than English.

(4) Language Proficiency Certificate: 

- To apply for majors taught in Chinese, applicants should hold the valid certificate of HSK 4 scoring 180 or above. (not expire before June 15, 2024)

- To apply for majors taught in English, applicants must meet at least one of the English proficiency requirements: TOEFL score ≥80 / IELTS ≥6.0 / Native English speaker / English as the medium of instruction for master program / other valid evidence of equivalent English proficiency recognized by Soochow University. (not expire before June 15, 2024)

(5) A study plan proposal. A study plan must be written in Chinese or English and shall contain more than 500 characters or words.

(6) Valid health certificate within 6 months. Download the Foreigner Physical Examination Formand go to a regular local hospital to complete the examination. The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. The records must be completed in English or Chinese; incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. (not expire before June 15, 2024)

(7) Non-criminal record report. The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non- Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application. (not expire before June 15, 2024)

(8) Letter of Economic Support Guarantee. Evidence of the guarantor’s fund deposit (no less than 5000 USD). Guarantor’s income certificate.

(9) Other supporting documents (award certificate, paper publication, participation certificate in international conference or volunteer activity, etc.)

Reminder: Uploaded supporting documents must be clear, authentic and valid. Applicants are recommended to use a professional device to scan the relevant documents. Applicants shall bear the consequences caused by unclear or unidentifiable uploaded materials. New-comers will have these documents re-certified upon entrance of school. The re-certification period will last more than three months, any form fortification of the documents found will cause the suspension or expel of the students. Any form of payment will not be returned. 

V. Review and Admission

Batch

Application Deadline

Admission Deadline

First Batch

March 30, 2024

April 15, 2024

Second Batch

May 15, 2024

May 30, 2024

Third Batch

June 15, 2023

June 30, 2024

Applicants shall be required to provide supplementary materials or be assessed by written test or interview. Admission results will come out through the online application system. Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified. 

 

VI. Expense standard 

1. Tuition 

Category

Fee (RMB yuan)/Semester

Liberal Arts

9000

Science & Engineering

11000

Medicine & Arts

14000

Medicine (English medium)

16250

2. Application fee: 650 RMB (non-refundable regardless of admission results, paid upon submission of application)

3. Accommodation fee: East campus: 800-900 RMB/person/month. Du Shu Lake Campus: 600 RMB/person/month. (Two person shared room) .

4. Insurance fee: 800 RMB/person/year

Note: 1) Due to the shortage of dormitory resources, campus accommodation will be arranged according to the actual situation.

2) All students are required to purchase their own textbooks and pay for laboratory and equipment fees according to the requirements of each school (department). 

 

VII. Scholarship

Chinese Government Scholarship

Type A (applicants must be under 25 years of age) :

The applicant should apply through particular departments of the host country. (The specific acceptance time is subject to the notification time of each dispatch department, usually from early January to early April)

Criteria: tuition, on-campus accommodation and comprehensive medical insurance. Reference link: https://www.campuschina.org/zh/content/details1003_122933.html 

 

VIII. Contact information    

International Student’s Affairs Office, International Office

Telephone: + 86-512-67165752 

Email: studyinsuda@suda.edu.cn (Email subject: Application Number + passport name + consultation subject)